Red Mill Pond
Tecumseh will not be having a 3rd Annual Earth Day Festival due to lack of help. If you, or someone you know, may be interested in organizing the festival, contact me via the contact link found on the top of the website. Thank you!
Tecumseh 2nd Annual Earth Day Festival
April 17, 2010
10-4 p.m.
at "The Pit"
It's free!
Recycling Collection Table!
Bring your old: batteries, Brita pitcher filters, ink cartridges, cell phones, and plastic bags!
Also bring your #5 containers
to drop off at the Preserve Gimme 5 Box!
(transform your recyclables into new Preserve toothbrushes, razors, bowls, and other products!!)
Check out more about Preserve by clicking here.
Welcome to our website! Here you'll find information on the Tecumseh Earth Day Festival, including participating businesses and organizations, as well as a list of donors. Feel free to browse the website by clicking on the links at the top of the page. Keep checking back for updates.
Earth Day, which is officially celebrated on April 22, is even more special this year as 2010 marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! The first celebration started back in 1970, and was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson. According to the EPA website, "It was on that day that Americans made it clear that they understood and were deeply concerned over the deterioration of our environment and the mindless dissipation of our resources. That day left a permanent impact on the politics of America. It forcibly thrust the issue of environmental quality and resources conservation into the political dialogue of the Nation. That was the important objective and achievement of Earth Day. It showed the political and opinion leadership of the country that the people cared, that they were ready for political action, that the politicians had better get ready, too. In short, Earth Day launched the Environmental decade with a bang." To learn more about the history of Earth Day click here. Some cities not only celebrate the day, or a weekend, but the entire week!
Last year we kicked of the First Annual Earth Day Festival in Tecumseh! It was located at The Pit and was a success! This year we hope for an even bigger event, and hopefully it'll continue to grow in years to come, continuing to bring together local businesses and non-profits. Last year also marked the creation of Tecumseh High School's environmental club called Earth Watch. Members from the club volunteered their time at the Earth Day Festival. Thanks everyone from Earth Watch who volunteered their time!
Earth Day should be about more than planting a tree, or listening to one lecture in the classroom. It should be about how to implement Earth-friendly ideas into our daily lives. All that is celebrated on this day, the values, lessons, and tips can become a part of our routine. As the saying so nicely sums it up, 'Earth Day, Every Day.' Earth Day is a day that allows us to reflect on all that we have accomplished in regards to the environment, as well as focus on what still needs to be done. If people become aware of how the actions they take can negatively affect the environment, they may be more willing to try something new. It’s all about awakening people’s minds. If we can consistently educate people on ways to be Earth friendly, they will always have new ideas to take back home with them. When we get together, we create an open dialogue, and we can learn a lot from each other.
Earth Day, which is officially celebrated on April 22, is even more special this year as 2010 marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! The first celebration started back in 1970, and was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson. According to the EPA website, "It was on that day that Americans made it clear that they understood and were deeply concerned over the deterioration of our environment and the mindless dissipation of our resources. That day left a permanent impact on the politics of America. It forcibly thrust the issue of environmental quality and resources conservation into the political dialogue of the Nation. That was the important objective and achievement of Earth Day. It showed the political and opinion leadership of the country that the people cared, that they were ready for political action, that the politicians had better get ready, too. In short, Earth Day launched the Environmental decade with a bang." To learn more about the history of Earth Day click here. Some cities not only celebrate the day, or a weekend, but the entire week!
Last year we kicked of the First Annual Earth Day Festival in Tecumseh! It was located at The Pit and was a success! This year we hope for an even bigger event, and hopefully it'll continue to grow in years to come, continuing to bring together local businesses and non-profits. Last year also marked the creation of Tecumseh High School's environmental club called Earth Watch. Members from the club volunteered their time at the Earth Day Festival. Thanks everyone from Earth Watch who volunteered their time!
Earth Day should be about more than planting a tree, or listening to one lecture in the classroom. It should be about how to implement Earth-friendly ideas into our daily lives. All that is celebrated on this day, the values, lessons, and tips can become a part of our routine. As the saying so nicely sums it up, 'Earth Day, Every Day.' Earth Day is a day that allows us to reflect on all that we have accomplished in regards to the environment, as well as focus on what still needs to be done. If people become aware of how the actions they take can negatively affect the environment, they may be more willing to try something new. It’s all about awakening people’s minds. If we can consistently educate people on ways to be Earth friendly, they will always have new ideas to take back home with them. When we get together, we create an open dialogue, and we can learn a lot from each other.
